Coming Out: 5 Years Later

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  • čas přidán 6. 09. 2024
  • I usually upload on Sunday's but having this 5 year "anniversary" made me feel like uploading.
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Komentáře • 105

  • @sscyferr
    @sscyferr Před 7 lety +19

    im from rickys channel. i love your channel. Good job Drew!!!

  • @somersetstrays1228
    @somersetstrays1228 Před 7 lety +9

    I'm so happy for you I know exactly how you feel I just cant tell most people who I am and my family either dont accept it make fun of me shout or think I'm joking so its hard and I'm always here 😊

  • @yesenia4909
    @yesenia4909 Před 7 lety +5

    Im so happy for you 😅

  • @kenleereigh
    @kenleereigh Před 7 lety +16

    I'm happy your happy, that's all that matters.

  • @garygary9310
    @garygary9310 Před 7 lety +3

    I just found your Chanel from Ricky's Chanel and I subscribed to you. You seem like an amazing guy by the way. I am gay also and just came out a little over a year now and it's the BEST thing I ever did....I agree coming out is a constant thing when you meet new people or get a new job etc. it does get easier though. I also would tear up when I told people I was gay I hate when I get emotional like that but anyway glad I found your Chanel 👍👍

  • @xxMusicIsForeverx
    @xxMusicIsForeverx Před 7 lety +1

    I used to watch your videos way back in like 2009 or so. Saw you on Ricky's channel the other day and subscribed again. :D So happy that you're happy and doing well♥

  • @yourbestfriendjoshua
    @yourbestfriendjoshua Před 7 lety +7

    I'm one of those 10k! And you're currently an hour north of me, which is cool. I'm glad you had a good coming out experience. I agree that with the new Republic shifted government we're about to have, we need to stick together now more than ever and advocate on a higher level :)

  • @suckmoidick
    @suckmoidick Před 7 lety +1

    So happy for you!! You seem like such a lovely person.

  • @MattBrosey
    @MattBrosey Před 7 lety +1

    5 years later, you now have over 12 thousand people supporting you!

  • @lvince101
    @lvince101 Před 7 lety +2

    I just subscribed to you and honestly I can't get enough! Your voice and the way you express yourself is sooo intriguing. It's captivating. I honestly love listening to you! I know that prob sounds so weird haha I feel weird saying it! But I feel like we would be such good friends! Haha

  • @juliancruztv2675
    @juliancruztv2675 Před 7 lety +3

    Truly inspiring

  • @abrahamsalasmusic
    @abrahamsalasmusic Před 7 lety

    I love watching this kind of videos. When I came out, 7-8 years ago, I didn't have anyone to tell me "it's ok", beside my closest friends, of course. I used to live in a really small town in a rural area in Spain. After that I moved to a bigger city when I went to college and at first I was still scared of telling people I was gay, but one day I realized that if people don't like me for being gay, they are not worth it. Obviously I can say I'm very lucky because I never had any problems with anyone and not everyone can say the same, but it's great that people like you do these videos because IT IS NECESSARY to talk about this.

  • @victoriacarrillo2090
    @victoriacarrillo2090 Před 7 lety +4

    I'm one of the 10K and you are such a big inspiration to me. I'm sexually confused right now. I think I am bi, but I am scared to tell people because I live in a small city and not a lot of people are supportive of LGBTQ+ people. It's hard because I want to live my best life. I have suffered from depression and anxiety since I was 11, and I started to question everything even who I loved (boys and girls). I turned to CZcams, and that is when I found out about the LGBTQ+ community. I have admired people of that community because they are not afraid to be who they are. I may have only knew you existed on the Internet for a month, but I have watched every one of your videos. You are one of the countless CZcamsrs that I absolutely love and put a smile to my face everyday. Be yourself. Love yourself. Create yourself. Don't disguise yourself. Don't hate yourself, but most importantly, do not destroy yourself.
    Lots of love from a girl you may never meet, Victoria Carrillo ❤️️💛💚💙💖💜

    • @juliawilen3532
      @juliawilen3532 Před 7 lety

      Victoria Carrillo I am currently in a somewhat similar situation and I agree that I think it's so awesome to at least be able to have this community available to us, even though we're not sure of things right now!

    • @DrewPenkala
      @DrewPenkala  Před 7 lety

      Wow. I'm not even sure how to respond. You will live your best life even if you can't right now and things always get better, just stay as strong as you can and know there are so many people that love you

    • @victoriacarrillo2090
      @victoriacarrillo2090 Před 7 lety

      +Drew Penkala I DMed you on Instagram

    • @HIVnMinistry
      @HIVnMinistry Před 7 lety

      !!!!!Yup

  • @ajcasper4354
    @ajcasper4354 Před 7 lety +1

    I just subscribed like yesterday and I'm already obsessed, you're so sweet and I love that you brought up the issues within the LGBT+ community cuz those are often over looked. I look forward to future videos, you're awesome💜

    • @DrewPenkala
      @DrewPenkala  Před 7 lety

      that means so much! It'll definitely be a common theme on my channel. Thanks so much :)

  • @flic514
    @flic514 Před 7 lety

    This is so inspirational and you have touched every single one of the 6,464 people who have watched this so far x :)

  • @AlexElaineMeadows
    @AlexElaineMeadows Před 7 lety

    You are an amazing person. I know i don't know you personally, but when i saw a video of yours for the first time i knew you were awesome. Stay strong and will always be here to support :).

  • @joespinale918
    @joespinale918 Před 7 lety

    I just came out a year ago today. It's amazing to be able to say that and I can't wait till I can be in the place you are! Also i live in Boston soo please hit me up hahaha

  • @Anna-be5zg
    @Anna-be5zg Před 7 lety +21

    Like I promised to watch it, I knew this vid was coming out. No pun intended. 😅 but I'm happy for you 😭 ❤️💛💚💙💜 though I agree there needs work to be done. I'm bisexual and usually people don't take that as a seriousness. Like oh I'm going through a faze or oh I can't make up my mind. So I'm not really sure to ever tell my family and I feel like I could never bring a girl home except to my super accepting mom, but the rest of my family would shun me.

    • @Pablo-fl4yw
      @Pablo-fl4yw Před 7 lety +2

      Anna D
      well if your family doesn't accept you for who you are, then it's their loss because everyone in the world is unique, like you, everyone has their differences, and you shouldn't be afraid of who you are, you should be proud. And if your family doesn't want to support you, you'll always have your mom to support you, and the rest of the family will have to deal with it. So be proud of who you are. ❤️💛💚💙💜💖👌🏻❤️✨✨✨
      I hope this helped and that u can understand this whole paragraph 😂😂👌🏻✨loooll! ,Well bye 👋🏻✨✨

    • @army-lshowelchickmaknae6406
      @army-lshowelchickmaknae6406 Před 7 lety +3

      Anna D I know how you feel but a little different because my problem with my family is religion and race. They won't except anyone thats not the same religion or race from them. I hate and I think that's stupid but I sure as hell won't try to tell them that until I can get a place of my own and support myself financially so if anything happens I'll still be stable.

    • @ImmortalEagle42
      @ImmortalEagle42 Před 7 lety +1

      I completely understand. My coming out was the exact same way. My mom was so accepting, but the rest of my family was horrible at first. At my old school, people would always tell me that i just can't make up my mind. I hated it. If you need someone to talk to, kik me at mrslouistomlinson143. It goes the same for everyone else that reads this.

    • @Pablo-fl4yw
      @Pablo-fl4yw Před 7 lety +1

      Debra Pishner lol ❤️✨👌🏻👌🏻

    • @DrewPenkala
      @DrewPenkala  Před 7 lety +3

      There is SUCH a stigma about being bisexual and I'm so sorry you have to deal with that. The best you can do is live as true to yourself as you can and although it may be hard to do, the people who don't support you don't deserve a spot in your life unless they can fully accept you.

  • @amymimi1896
    @amymimi1896 Před 7 lety

    OMFG YOUR FAMILY LIVES IN BOSTON! AYEEE YOU SHOULD DO A MEET UP BECAUSE I WOULD COME MEET YOU DREW!! I LOVE YOU

  • @josegarciaromero4788
    @josegarciaromero4788 Před 7 lety

    Stories and experiences like these are truly inspirational. Much love Drew 🙂

  • @OfficialGuilleash
    @OfficialGuilleash Před 7 lety

    Thank you for sharing this.

  • @abbiestubbs1244
    @abbiestubbs1244 Před 7 lety +14

    Your brother looks so much like Ricky omg😂❤️❤️

  • @MrJasonshores364
    @MrJasonshores364 Před 7 lety

    I hope this comment doesn't get ignored /deleted, coming out is hard, period. I am very happy that you have been able to come out in a world much more accepting than a whole lot of people like me did. When I decided to come out it was at the height of the AIDS epidemic, everyone was afraid to out themselves for fear of a loss of job, fear of being beat up, of losing their friends. Not much on that spectrum has changed except the fear of contracting HIV. So many kids these days feel like it's above them, they have PREP, but for the ones that came before, we had fear, abstinence and more fear. We watched our friends die, their friends die, it was hotrible. I just want to put out there that Y'all need to be careful, respect your bodies and respect those around you. I love you all, I hope you love you too.

  • @chris.saechaoo5558
    @chris.saechaoo5558 Před 7 lety +11

    I came here from Ricky

  • @theizaakbro
    @theizaakbro Před 7 lety

    Your voice is so easy to listen to and get the struggle of having to come out to different people everyday. It's so annoying because it shouldn't even really matter to anyone who you want to have sex with everyone should just be friendly and bake a cake out of rainbows and smiles and be happy ❤️ x

  • @maudale
    @maudale Před 7 lety

    i need to make a post coming out video! Didn't realise Wisconsin would be like that though! What a shame

  • @anfduude84
    @anfduude84 Před 7 lety +2

    You are such a beautiful person! 😘

  • @VolleyballlPlayer12
    @VolleyballlPlayer12 Před 7 lety +3

    Love you 💜💜💜

  • @Pnavr
    @Pnavr Před 7 lety +5

    Subscribed because you seem like the sweetest guy :) Would date you in a heartbeat :P :P

  • @megbrabender4695
    @megbrabender4695 Před 7 lety

    ❤️ ily lots, proud of how you've grown

  • @Lily-jc6zu
    @Lily-jc6zu Před 7 lety +7

    aww, im so glad that this video has no dislikes

  • @parkergauldin4071
    @parkergauldin4071 Před 7 lety +5

    I'm glad that your comfortable with your sexuality now😊

  • @nhat.nguyen
    @nhat.nguyen Před 7 lety

    I love your channel. I'm subscribing.

  • @ImIvanLavit
    @ImIvanLavit Před 7 lety

    So happy for you, Drew💞

  • @Ale-hk3ru
    @Ale-hk3ru Před 7 lety

    Im here from Ricky. Totally love you now ❤️

  • @sapphirelovinirwin3302
    @sapphirelovinirwin3302 Před 7 lety +1

    Bc of Ricky. Like I'm sure many watched you but People grime Ricky channel Came across you from them and subscribe to you.

  • @angelchefrodriguez5819

    That happens to me they ask me if I have girlfriends but I don't answer so I understand you and I'm happy you happy that is what matters

  • @melyndapahl1200
    @melyndapahl1200 Před 7 lety

    It sucks you have bad feelings towards WI. I'd like to think the people have come a far distance since you were here. Sending you love and happiness from WI.

  • @jfour2zero
    @jfour2zero Před 7 lety

    Wow, I used to live in Milwaukee. Small world lol

  • @juliawilen3532
    @juliawilen3532 Před 7 lety +1

    I'm currently questioning my sexuality and I'm confused and kinda scared. Not of other people, but just because it's scary not really knowing who you are. I've never talked about this with anyone before this comment. I feel an urge to come out, but I'm not even out to myself yet! I'm not sure why, because I know that I'm more than just a label, but I really want that sense of security and to know for sure "I am _____." I sometimes feel like I'm lying to everyone by not coming out, but at the same time I know I have to fully come out to myself first. I'm not sure exactly what I'm looking for here..... I guess just some advice if anyone has any? And a more personal sense of community? Anything is appreciated!

    • @DrewPenkala
      @DrewPenkala  Před 7 lety

      You can always say what you feel is best right now and if things change then that's okay. The beautiful thing about being human is that we progress and change ALL the time, you just need to embrace that and know that any label can change at any time!

  • @JackJanowicz
    @JackJanowicz Před 7 lety

    Let's go visit our hometowns together DREW❤️❤️❤️

  • @kaylafitzgerald9564
    @kaylafitzgerald9564 Před 7 lety +2

    I don't ask people if they are dating a girl or boy I say are you seeing someone I don't ask people if they are gay because it is rude to ask people that I don't care if they're gay or not as long as you're comfortable like who they are and your brother looks like Ricky so much I thought that was him👭👬💑

  • @phyleshastyle
    @phyleshastyle Před 7 lety +1

    ❤️❤️

  • @brendonuriesforeheadismysp9388

    Ilysm!

  • @zikie
    @zikie Před 7 lety +1

    0:11 CAUSE YOU ARE SO CUTEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

  • @katha1993
    @katha1993 Před 7 lety

    love you Drew♡

  • @ROFLJack10
    @ROFLJack10 Před 7 lety

    drew you are a tru OG

  • @HIVnMinistry
    @HIVnMinistry Před 7 lety

    I subscribed,and you are awesome for that,I'm straight tho

  • @shakeem457
    @shakeem457 Před 7 lety +1

    always supportive of ppl in lgbt I mean it's 2016(almost 2017) so yeah 👌

  • @newellarabit1761
    @newellarabit1761 Před 7 lety

    I love you 😔

  • @angelchefrodriguez5819

    They say I look gay and I am gay Drew

  • @andrewreed4077
    @andrewreed4077 Před 7 lety +2

    honestly im scared to talk about my sexuality because everyday the neigh hood I live in being gay isn't something that's normal and it's unheared of too and with this new election I've heard that Trump will roll back my rights to marry who I want too. I so scared of the stereotypes I will face. I am thankful I have people like you drew and my cousin to talk to about these things so thank you for being who you are because people these days are afraid to embrace that and we need a representative for the LGBTQ community

    • @DrewPenkala
      @DrewPenkala  Před 7 lety +1

      Living in those situations can feel so lonely but I hope you know there is always a loving community here to embrace you!

    • @andrewreed4077
      @andrewreed4077 Před 7 lety

      Drew Penkala that's why I watch people like you because it makes me forget that the LGBTQ community is targeted and will always oppressed until something is done about it but anyway I watch people like you and Tyler Oakley to find happiness and forget that there's blaten homophobia and that's why I love all my subscription but my LGBTQ subscription even more💙💚💛💜(I have no red heart but I wanted to have the gay flag in hearts)

    • @andrewreed4077
      @andrewreed4077 Před 7 lety

      Drew Penkala that's why I watch people like you because it makes me forget that the LGBTQ community is targeted and will always oppressed until something is done about it but anyway I watch people like you and Tyler Oakley to find happiness and forget that there's blaten homophobia and that's why I love all my subscription but my LGBTQ subscription even more💙💚💛💜(I have no red heart but I wanted to have the gay flag in hearts)

  • @soonmutenyi1258
    @soonmutenyi1258 Před 7 lety

    💕

  • @inspiretoday8908
    @inspiretoday8908 Před 7 lety

    PS: I think you look really beautiful in this video! :)

  • @chelseam1042
    @chelseam1042 Před 7 lety

    😊😊

  • @inspiretoday8908
    @inspiretoday8908 Před 7 lety

    Nice Video!! :)

  • @mollygirl8821
    @mollygirl8821 Před 7 lety

    i subscribed to your youtube videos.. thanks to Ricky Dillion's one video.

  • @itsjvsterick
    @itsjvsterick Před 7 lety

    Idk what i am idk if im bisexual or gay im a boy and i have a fanpage and everybody makes fun of me and call me gay and which makes ne question myself plz help me

  • @jaydenv8557
    @jaydenv8557 Před 7 lety

    I'm glad that you are now happy with your sexuality. Quick question, would you ever date a transgender?

  • @israelramirez6127
    @israelramirez6127 Před 5 lety

    Hi

  • @RaynbowIsMe
    @RaynbowIsMe Před 7 lety

    Your brother kinda looks like ricky 😂

  • @MeadeSkeltonMusic
    @MeadeSkeltonMusic Před 7 lety

    We can pray for homosexuals to be delivered. Look, I'm not here to judge. I just don't understand why people don't realize the truth about spiritual warfare! We need to pray for people to be delivered from this demonic spirit that causes people to go into perverse lifestyle choices. I am not a hateful person, I love people. This is why I want them to know the truth.

  • @jujuonthatyeet
    @jujuonthatyeet Před 7 lety

    wisconsin is chill but it's shit at the same time

  • @that_pac123
    @that_pac123 Před 7 lety

    BITCH! You're in Boston? BOI, I'm always there.

  • @charlizeramos3252
    @charlizeramos3252 Před 7 lety

    What does the Q stand for

  • @coolblondii
    @coolblondii Před 7 lety

    :)

  • @delontedeclou98
    @delontedeclou98 Před 7 lety

    He's woke as fuck, like... #Dad

  • @curtwall7089
    @curtwall7089 Před 5 lety

    Hi your a handsome guy
    Im bi and my bro is gay

  • @itsjvsterick
    @itsjvsterick Před 7 lety

    Your cute tho😳 ig i am gay😂 im proud🏳️‍🌈

  • @lfroggyl8936
    @lfroggyl8936 Před 7 lety

    ❤️❤️❤️